2016 1 Kilo Silver Congo African Lion Coins (BU)

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The most beautiful design in the 2016 Silver Congo African Lion series is unquestionably that found on the all-new 1 Kilogram weight in the popular silver bullion program. These coins highlight the prominence of the African Lion, capturing the majestic beast in its natural habitat. Today, the 2016 1 Kilogram Silver Congo African Lion Coin is available on Silver.com with a BU grade.

Coin Highlights:

Ships in a plastic capsule to protect the coin’s condition.

Total mintage capped at just 500 coins for this 2016 release.

First release of the 1 Kilogram Silver Congo African Lion.

Consists of One Kilogram, or 32.15 Troy ounces, of .999 fine silver.

Includes a certificate of authenticity.

Face value of 150,000 Francs is fully supported by the Republic of Congo.

Obverse features the image of a pride of African lions.

Reverse bears the national crest of the Republic of Congo.

Graded Brilliant Uncirculated.

In this largest release in the Silver Congo African Lion Series, an entire pride of lions is featured in the most intricate and enhanced design face of all coins in the program. Building on the male and female of the 1 oz coin, this product includes two additional female lions and two young cubs.

African Lions live in family groups known as prides, which typically include just one adult male and a grouping of females and cubs. When male lions reach maturity they either challenge the alpha male of their pride for dominance or leave the pride to find their own group to join.

Each 2016 1 Kilogram Silver Congo African Lion Coin listed online is available as a Brilliant Uncirculated specimen. These coins feature no signs of wear and tear, though you may notice breaks in the luster, spotted surfaces, and contact marks from the striking process.

On the obverse of the Silver Congo African Lion coin is the image of the lion pride. Engravings on this face of the coin include only the words “African Lion.” This is the most enhanced design in the series, with not only a full lion pride featured, but also the entirety of the mountain in the background is also visible.

The reverse of the 2016 1 Kilogram Silver Congo African Lion coin bears the national crest of Congo. Engravings include the year of issue, face value, weight, metal content, and purity of the coin, as well as the engraving “Republique du Congo.”

Please feel free to contact Silver.com with any questions you might have about the Silver Congo African Lion Series. Our customer service team members are available at 888-989-7223, online using our live web chat, or via our email address. To see similar products, check out our full selection of Congo Silver Coins.